49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Salazar, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, gathers samples of jet fuel from the aviation inventory at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. The 49th LRS fuels laboratory stores approximately 1.3 million gallons of fuel and receives around 60,000 gallons of fuel each day from local distributors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Taitingfong, 49th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory noncommissioned officer in charge, filters a fuel sample at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. The 49th LRS fuel flight’s priority is to ensure that clean, dry, serviceable fuel products are provided to further the 49th Wing’s mission in the air and on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

An Airman from the 49th Logistic readiness Squadron fuels laboratory, prepares a fuel sample at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. The 49th LRS fuels laboratory conducts tests on five major fuel samples per day, ensuring all aircraft maintenance units and supporting agencies receive clean fuel supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

An Airman from the 49th Logistic readiness Squadron fuels laboratory uses a Pensky-Martens flash point tester to test the ignition point of a fuel sample at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. The flash point ensures that all fuel provided by the 49th LRS fuels laboratory is ignited at the right level so that all units receive safe and efficient fuel reserves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Taitingfong, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects a flask of jet fuel at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. The 49th LRS fuels laboratory is the first line of defense for fuel quality control for all organizations on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Salazar, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Taitingfong, 49th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory noncommissioned officer in charge, conclude their fuel sample testing and secure their work environment at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. Personnel from the 49th LRS fuels laboratory implement sampling, testing, accounting and storage of fuel products here on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

49th LRS fuels lab Airmen conduct routine testing

Published Dec. 13, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Salazar, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, gathers samples of jet fuel from the aviation inventory at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2022. The 49th LRS fuels laboratory stores approximately 1.3 million gallons of fuel and receives around 60,000 gallons of fuel each day from local distributors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)